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The user asks if their HP Compaq desktop's power supply, originally rated for 100-240 V, can safely be used with a new European power cord rated for 10A 250V. Respondents clarify that many power supplies can automatically sense voltage or have switches, and since European voltage has slightly increased from 240V to 250V, the user’s PSU should still be safe to use. The user concludes that their PSU likely senses voltage automatically and thanks everyone for their input.
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digiman2372

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Hello everyone, my desktop is an HP compaq from 2015 and on the power supply it reads "AC input 100-240 V-/4 A,50-60 Hz" then "DC output shall not exceed 240 W"

and on the actual power cord to the power suppy reads "10A 125V"

I bought a new European powercord because I am in europe now, but it reads " 10A 250V"


can I still use it? or will I destroy my desktop if I use it?
 

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bochane
Some years ago Europe switched from 240 to 250 V. The input voltage of your PSU ranges from 100 to 240. The 250 V is only marginal higher, and your PSU should not have any problem with it.
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Neemobeer

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Some PSUs will have a toggle switch on the back between the two power requirements and some are smart enough to sense the voltage.
 

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bochane

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Some years ago Europe switched from 240 to 250 V. The input voltage of your PSU ranges from 100 to 240. The 250 V is only marginal higher, and your PSU should not have any problem with it.
 

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digiman2372

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mine has no switch on it, so I guess it senses the voltage by itslelf. thank you for your responses everyone.
 

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